How to Succeed in Business Without Really Crying
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1494501171 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 372 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This hilarious collection of essays charts her extraordinary three-decade journey through show business, illuminating her many triumphs and some missteps along the way-and offering valuable lessons for women and men in any profession. Part memoir, part guide to life, and all incredibly funny, How to Succeed in Business without Really Crying offers tips and tricks for getting ahead, finding your way, and opening locked doors-even if you have to use a sledgehammer.. From Late Night with David Letterman and Saturday Night Live to Seinfeld, The Ellen Show, and Modern Family, Carol has written for and/or performed on some of the best TV comedies of all time. For many years, television comedy was an exclusive boys' club-until a brilliant comedian named Carol Leifer came along, blazing a trail for funny women everywhere
"An amusing, amiable read. Leifer wants you to love what you do and learn to move on from failures and rejections-and please, always shower before a job interview." ---Kirkus
"A great book on business that's fun, engaging, funny, and full of comedy history. There's no better or more powerful combo!" according to DanaNYC. How to Succeed in Business Without Really CryingAs a past aspirant to entrepreneurship, and an employer since 1990, I've read LOTS of books about "winning"—not the Charlie Sheen style—success, ("secrets" of) getting ahead, motivation, inspiration, blah-blah-blahEven the good ones all seemed the same after a while. Y'ever see a business person try to be funny? It is, at best, uninspiring. The overly testosterone-laden takes on these subjects are such turnoffs, even if they have good advice; the few by women aren't much better.Carol is a mas. "the role model we need!" according to Mia. To be perfectly honest, I downloaded this book by mistake. I meant to purchase Leifer's other book (which I did go back and buy) so I had no expectations for this book. I ended up enjoying it much more than I expected because although it's told through the guise of "tips for succeeding in business" it's actually the story of Leifer's career.What I love most about Leifer's story is that she wasn't "discovered" randomly. She MADE her career. She put in the blood, sweat, and tears to make her dream a reality. Did she get a leg-up by knowing some influent. Dan Fiorella said Comedy Common Sense. A memoir/self help book that neatly and nicely lays out the nuts & bolts of the biz side of show biz. I can see this advice being very helpful to those starting out and a reminder to people like me of how and where I screwed up. Could use a chapter on dealing with bitterness.
Carol Leifer is a four-time Emmy nominee for her writing on such shows as Seinfeld, Modern Family, Saturday Night Live, The Larry Sanders Show, and seven Academy Awards telecasts. She is also the author of the national bestseller When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win. . She is also the author of the national bestseller When You Lie About Your Age, the Terrorists Win.Carol Leifer is a four-time Emmy nominee for her writing on